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Knicks great Charles Oakley defends Tom Thibodeau with blunt message to critics

New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley defended Tom Thibodeau with a blunt message on the criticism that the head coach overplays his starters. The Knicks’ head coach has dealt with this criticism for much of his career, some of which has been valid.

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New York's Mayor Eric Adams Cleverly Disses Celtics After Knicks Lose Game 5

As the mayor of New York City, Eric Adams has been vocal about the sports teams playing under his jurisdiction, whether it was on Kyrie Irving during the COVID-19 pandemic or now on the Knicks' eccentric playoff run.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Last Word On Sports / May 15

Karl-Anthony Towns Is Committing Fouls At An Unreal Rate

Acquired by the New York Knicks late in the offseason, Karl-Anthony Towns had a productive first season with his new team. He started in the All-Star Game and is likely to find his name on one of the All-NBA teams once they are announced.

Charles Oakley News / NBA Analysis Network / May 15

Charles Oakley names one New York Knicks player who has to improve in Game 6, issues Madison Square Garden warning

New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley has offered his thoughts on the team’s Eastern Conference semifinal battle with the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics clawed their way back into the series with a comprehensive victory in Game 5 over the New York Knicks, who were attempting to close out the series.

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Donte DiVincenzo Makes Bold Claim on Knicks Trade

The New York Knicks are one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, and a big reason behind that distinction comes from a trade made back in September.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15

Knicks lack of focus, failure to defend 3-pointers ends hope of eliminating Celtics in Game 5

The New York Knicks squandered an opportunity to eliminate the Boston Celtics in Game 5. After playing an inspired game, and probably their most complete effort of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, in Game 4, New York failed to play with the same degree of focus and desire despite facing a Celtics team without Jayson Tatum.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 15

Third Quarter Collapse Leads to Knicks Loss

The New York Knicks couldn't get the job done against the Boston Celtics in their 25-point loss in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series. Despite being tied at halftime, the Knicks couldn't hang with the Celtics in the third quarter, which ultimately led to Boston's big season-saving win.

Stephen A Smith News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Stephen A. Smith Sends 5-Word Warning to Knicks Before Game 6 vs. Celtics

The New York Knicks entered Game 5 of their second-round series against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night looking to clinch the series with a victory.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns drops truth bomb on lack of three-point shooting vs. Celtics

On Wednesday evening, the New York Knicks dropped Game 5 of their second round series vs the Boston Celtics, reducing their series lead to 3-2. The Knicks actually got off to their strongest start of the series in this one, going up by eight in the first half, but were outscored by 25 in the second half en route to the defeat.

Josh Hart News / Empire Sports Media / May 15

Knicks’ Josh Hart bluntly states that they were ‘terrible’ in the third quarter of Game 5 vs. Celtics

The New York Knicks entered the halftime break tied at 59 in Game 5 of their second round series against the Boston Celtics. They were one good half of basketball away from their first Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years.

NBA News / The SportsRush / May 15

'Lost Faith in Karl-Anthony Towns': Stephen A. Smith Picks the Real X-Factor to Help Jalen Brunson Close Out Celtics at MSG

When most people get nervous, they get quiet. When Stephen A. Smith gets nervous, he grabs a microphone and starts yelling. The louder he yells, the more nervous he is, and let me tell you friends, Stephen A.

Carmelo Anthony News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Carmelo Anthony Reveals All-Time Knicks Starting 5 Without Hesitation

The New York Knicks failed to close out their second-round series against the Boston Celtics after losing in Game 5 on Wednesday, 127-102, at TD Garden.

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Former Knicks Guide Timberwolves Back to Conference Finals

The NBA's conference final round — and possibly beyond — could well be a homecoming for the New York Knicks. Former Knicks stars Donte DiVincenzo and Julius

NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley Disagree Over Jalen Brunson-Jaylen Brown Debate

In a heated exchange on a recent segment of "Inside the NBA," Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley clashed over the merits of Jalen Brunson and Jaylen

NBA News / Empire Sports Media / May 15

Good news and bad news from Game 5 127-102 blowout loss to Celtics

The New York Knicks had a chance to close out the defending champions on Wednesday, but a brutal second half ultimately led the Boston Celtics to keep their season alive with a 127-102 blowout win despite not having Jayson Tatum.

NBA News / The SportsRush / May 15

'Karl-Anthony Towns Gonna Have to Play Better': Charles Oakley Reveals the Locker Room Decisions Needed to Beat Celtics

Despite Jayson Tatum’s absence and the complete unraveling of Kristaps Porzingis, the Boston Celtics managed to win Game 5 at home to push the New York Knicks to six games.

Jalen Brunson News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Jalen Brunson Sends Blunt Message After 5-Foul Quarter in Knicks-Celtics Game 5

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks had a chance to close out their series against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night and advance to take on the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 15

Knicks Star Addresses Unexpected Foul Trouble

Fouls were most foul to the New York Knicks in their first futile attempt to secure advancement to the Eastern Conference Finals. Jalen Brunson's ability

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 15

Knicks Star Reacts to Bloody Injury

Oh, yes. There will be blood ... on this New York Knicks playoff trip. Those lamenting the Knicks' 127-102 defeat at the hands of the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal set at least potentially emerged with a new avatar for social media profiles.

NBA News / Field Level Media / May 14

Celtics rout Knicks in Game 5, send series back to New York

Derrick White scored a game-high 34 points and the Boston Celtics extended their season by beating the visiting New York Knicks 127-102 on Wednesday in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 15

Celtics run away from Knicks in Game 5 to stay alive

Celtics run away from Knicks in Game 5 to stave off elimination

In their first game since star Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon in Game 4, the Boston Celtics orchestrated a huge second-half performance to stave off elimination against the New York Knicks.

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Watch: Jaylen Brown grabs Josh Hart below the belt during heated confrontation

Upon review, both Hart and Brown were given technical fouls for the incident. Brown was also hit with a personal foul on the play.

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New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 14

Josh Hart trolls Tom Thibodeau after winning unusual award

Tom Thibodeau is known for the very high workload he gives his core players. That is why Josh Hart found some humor in the award he received this week.

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